root IS the superuser On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 14:18:16 +1300 Kevin Linux account <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> How do I go about setting up user as being a superuser? > > Kevin > Original Message ----------------------- > the system has a super user. his/her name is root, and you set up the > password on installation. > > and yes, you have to be root to install programs. > > On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 13:28:48 +1300 > Kevin Linux account <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Do I have to setup a Superuser for the purposes of installing Programs etc.? I am >using Mandrake 8 > > > > Regards, > > > > Kevin > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -- > Nick Rout > Barrister & Solicitor > Christchurch, NZ > Ph +64 3 3798966 > Fax + 64 3 3798853 > http://www.rout.co.nz > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Nick Rout Barrister & Solicitor Christchurch, NZ Ph +64 3 3798966 Fax + 64 3 3798853 http://www.rout.co.nz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
